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In November, Robert Ellis debuted the song “Fucking Crazy” from his forthcoming album Texas Piano Man and, along with it, a new musical persona that mixes his Texas roots with Elton John’s glam period. He stays the course for the album’s latest release, “Passive Aggressive,” which wraps a plea for better communication in the playful stop-start rhythms of “Bennie and the Jets.”

“Go on ahead and say something you cannot take back,” sings Ellis in the first verse, his lyrics sometimes at odds with the song’s playful sound.

Part of the beauty of Robert Ellis has always been his ability to match his uncanny talent and masterful musicianship with a sense of humor — while his last self-titled LP was a reflection on heartbreak and restlessness built with as much modern jazz as it was country, he took a turn with his brothers-in-arms, Cory Chisel and Jonny Fritz, to record this year’s cheekily joyful Traveller. And on his forthcoming album, Texas Piano Man (due February 14th via New West), he dives deeply into a new persona: a white-suited,...

Music agents Andrew Colvin and Adam Voith have joined Wme.

The duo joins from Billions, where they worked with a leading roster of contemporary artists including Bon Iver, Dawes, Brett Dennen, Robert Ellis, Jason Isbell, Lucero, Kevin Morby, Mumford & Sons, Erin Rae, the Staves, Justin Townes Earle, and Vampire Weekend.

They will be based in the agency’s Nashville office.

“Andrew and Adam have distinguished themselves with their impeccable taste, stellar reputations, and a unique understanding of artists’ needs. Since arriving in Nashville less than a decade ago, they have already had a significant impact on the music community here,” said Scott Clayton, head of Wme’s rock division and co-head of the Nashville office. “Andrew and Adam are a tremendous addition to our team as we continue to build out our contemporary business in Nashville,” added Jay Williams, partner and co-head of Wme’s Nashville office. “We look forward...